Paris – U.S. network Starz Entertainment's brand new drama Da Vinci's Demons, will debut as MIPTV's 2013 World Premiere TV Screening in Cannes, France. International buyers and media will get an exclusive international preview of the eight-part series' first episode in the Palais des Festivals' Grand Auditorium on Monday 8 April. The screening of Da Vinci's Demons will be followed by an on-stage conversation with writer and showrunner David S. Goyer, along with the series' principal cast … [Read more...] about Starz’ “Da Vinci’s Demons” to premiere at MIPTV
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Endemol President Tim Hincks to keynote at MIPTV
Paris – Tim Hincks, President of Endemol, will deliver a keynote speech on April 8, 2013, as part of MIPTV's Media Mastermind Keynote Series. In his MIPTV address, Hincks will discuss how creativity is affected by the changes taking place in the industry today. Appointed as President of Endemol in May last year, Hincks is responsible for the creation and commercial exploitation of content across the company's worldwide network in 31 territories. The company has produced popular … [Read more...] about Endemol President Tim Hincks to keynote at MIPTV
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LOS ANGELES – The upcoming 2013 NATPE Market and Conference, to be held January 28 – 30 at the Fontainebleau Resort in Miami, marks its 50th anniversary this year. The conference will have a forward-looking agenda built around the theme of moving “Beyond Disruption”. NATPE President and CEO Rod Perth has also confirmed that the number of exhibitors are pacing ahead of last year, reaching 300 exhibitors, 27 of which are first timers at NATPE. The Market Floor is believed … [Read more...] about 50/50
MIPFormats International Pitch 2013 call for entries now open
Paris – Organiser of MIPTV and MIPFormats, Reed MIDEM and Warner Bros. International Television Production (WBITVP) have announced the renewal of their partnership. For the second year, the U.S. studio will be the exclusive sponsor of the MIPFormats International Pitch competition. Call for entries for the 2013 edition is now open until February 4, 2013. The 4th annual MIPFormats event will take place in Cannes, April 6-7, prior to MIPTV's … [Read more...] about MIPFormats International Pitch 2013 call for entries now open
MIPTV, MIPCOM and ATF to launch MIP Academy Conference at ATF 2013
Singapore – Reed Exhibitions, organiser of international content markets MIPTV and MIPCOM (under Reed MIDEM), and the Asia Television Forum & Market (under Reed Exhibitions Singapore), will launch the first MIP Academy conference sessions next year during ATF 2013. The new full-day event will offer pan-Asian producers a number of sessions and workshops on how to create productions with international potential and how to successfully export them, all conducted by industry experts. … [Read more...] about MIPTV, MIPCOM and ATF to launch MIP Academy Conference at ATF 2013
BSkyB’s Sophie Turner Laing to open MIPTV’s 50th edition
Paris – MIPTV has announced that Sophie Turner Laing, Managing Director for Entertainment, News and Broadcast Services, BSkyB, will open the MIPTV 2013 Media Mastermind keynote line-up. Sophie Turner Laing has overall responsibility for Sky’s entertainment and news channels including Sky 1, Sky News, Sky Arts, Sky Atlantic, Sky Living and Sky Movies, as well as Broadcast Operations, Network Planning and the Sky Creative Agency. “We’re delighted to welcome Sophie … [Read more...] about BSkyB’s Sophie Turner Laing to open MIPTV’s 50th edition